Congressman Lowenthal Celebrates Korean American Day

January 13, 2014
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Lowenthal released the following statement on in recognition of Korean American Day, which honors the contributions of the Korean American community to the United States and commemorates the arrival of the first Korean immigrants on January 13, 1903:

"Today I join with all Americans in celebrating Korean American Day, which honors the many economic and cultural contributions that Korean Americans have made to our country. I am proud to represent the thriving Korean Business District in Garden Grove – a major economic hub in Southern California – and the thousands of Korean Americans who call California's 47th Congressional District home."